College Student Attacked by Chhatra Dal After Protest Against Samya Killing

Tangail Correspondent

A college student was attacked by Chhatra Dal activists in Tangail’s Nagarpur Government College shortly after a human chain protest demanding justice for the killing of Dhaka University Chhatra Dal leader Samya.

The incident occurred on Sunday, May 18, on the college premises.

Eyewitnesses reported that Sheikh Saim, an 11th-grade Business Studies student, was attacked with sharp weapons and beaten by Chhatra Dal members as he exited after his year-final examination. Saim was chased to the college mosque, where the attackers assaulted him again before fleeing.

The attackers allegedly threatened Saim, saying, “We will kill you,” as they left.

Earlier that day, the Nagarpur Upazila and College units of Chhatra Dal held a human chain demanding justice for Samya’s murder. However, following the protest, some activists reportedly entered the college and assaulted Saim.

Students identified Mir Khalid Mahbub Russell, Nagarpur Upazila Chhatra Dal convener, and Yamin Akash, president of Sadar Union Chhatra Dal, as leading the attack.

Saim’s classmates expressed dismay, stating, “Those who demanded justice for Samya are now attacking us. Where can we seek justice?”

Saim was taken to the Nagarpur Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Fellow students have demanded an immediate investigation and punishment for those responsible.

The accused Chhatra Dal activists were unavailable for comment.